PWD’s Annual Drinking Water Quality Report Now Available by Palmdale Water District Jun 18, 2024 Member Submitted News Palmdale – Palmdale Water District (PWD) has published its annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) to inform the public about the quality of its drinking water for the year 2023. Required by the California State Water Resources Control Board Division of Drinking Water, the CCR is a comprehensive report detailing where PWD’s water comes from, what it contains and how it compares to drinking water standards as set by the state. The report, due July 1 of each year, shows that PWD’s water met all federal and state guidelines. In 2023, PWD completed more than 15,000 tests for over 80 regulated contaminants. “Each day, we perform numerous tests to make sure that the quality of the water being distributed to customers meets or is above the standards set by federal and state officials,” said PWD Water Quality and Regulatory Affairs Supervisor Amanda Thompson. “The guidelines are very strict, so the water from your tap is more regulated than bottled water. As always, I encourage customers to learn about the quality of their water by reviewing the annual CCRs that are published for their benefit.” The CCR includes an easy-to-read Water Quality Data Chart that is divided into two standards – Primary and Secondary. Primary standards identify contaminants in water that may be immediately harmful to humans or affect their health if consumed for long periods of time. Secondary standards highlight water qualities that have to do with aesthetics, such as taste, mineral content, odor, color and turbidity. In addition to the water quality data, the comprehensive report has information about PWD’s three water sources – State Water Project, Littlerock Dam and groundwater wells – and the amount supplied by each in 2023. The new CCR can be viewed at http://www.palmdalewater.org/2023_ccr/. For hard copies in English and Spanish, please contact the Customer Care Department at 661-947-4111. Since 1918, the Palmdale Water District has provided high-quality water at a reasonable cost. We pride ourselves on providing great customer care; advocating for local water issues that help our residents; educating the community on water-use efficiency; and leading our region in researching and implementing emerging technologies that increase operational efficiency. For more information about PWD, visit www.palmdalewater.org. ###
